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1938' Mercedes-Benz 170 VS Roadster '38 CH81873
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€229,950Published 17 February 2026ID: lHaFbo
- Xavier Molenaar
- Belgium
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Information from the owner
Body: Convertible - 2 doors
Condition: Good
Age: 88 years
Mileage: 189 km
Displacement: 1697 cc
Fuel: Petrol
Transmission: Manual, 4 gears
Exterior color: Red
Seller's comments about 1938' Mercedes-Benz 170 VS Roadster '38 CH81873
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Rare 1938 Mercedes-Benz 170 VS Roadster
Good professional restoration
1,697 cc four-cylinder engine with manual gearbox (4-speed)
Distinctive Red-Salmon colour scheme
Dutch registration documents
The Mercedes-Benz 170 VS Roadster is one of the elegant open Mercedes models from the pre-war era, combining classic lines with simple and robust mechanical engineering. This model was appreciated for its comfortable driving characteristics and stylish appearance, suitable for touring as well as classic events.
This 1938 example received a good professional restoration in the past and presents today as a well-kept and authentic classic. The bodywork is undamaged and professionally repainted, the paintwork is in excellent condition and the underside is in perfect state. The interior is nicely restored, the soft top has been renewed and upgraded with fabric instead of plastic, and the carpets are in very good condition. Mechanically, the car is in honest condition, with a few attention points typical of its age.
The Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared an inspection report including the following
Technical data
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 170 VS Roadster
Year: 1938
First registration: 30-06-1938
Engine: 1,697 cc four-cylinder
Transmission: Manual gearbox (4-speed)
Colour: Red-Salmon
Mileage: 189 km (recorded mileage – see our km/miles video for classic cars)
Chassis number: 181873
Steering: Left-hand drive
Documents: Dutch registration documents
Condition & remarks
Restoration: Good professional restoration
Bodywork: Undamaged, professionally repainted
Paintwork: Excellent condition
Underside: Perfect condition
Interior: Restored and well kept
Soft top: Renewed, executed in fabric
Carpets: Very good condition
Side windows: Fit could be improved
Engine: Honest condition; slight blow between exhaust manifold and exhaust
Brakes, clutch, gearbox and suspension: Functioning properly
Available for viewing at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter.
Request the full inspection report via {censored}
or call +32(0)472.40.13.38.
Visits possible with or without appointment – lift inspection available upon interest.
Over 300 classic cars and motorcycles available – only 5 minutes from the E40 Aalter exit.
Watch our additional videos:
Warranty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9nimvtu8M
Mileage on classic cars (km/miles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po
Purchase procedure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNc9Ag1mDPQ
Oldtimerfarm:
Oldtimerfarm is specialised in the consignment sale of classic cars and collection cars and we are proud to present you this particular car.
Centrally located, in Belgium, at 9880 Aalter, Lobulckstraat 9, 1 hour from France, 1.5 hours from the Netherlands and 2.5 hours from Germany, this car can be admired along with the +300 other collection cars that we have on offer. Our many years of expertise are there to assist those who wish to sell or buy a car in all confidence and with sound advice.
We sell on consignment and give - in all transparency - advice adapted to your wishes, experience and level of knowledge. An inspection on the bridge and a test drive are obvious and free of charge. Prices are all-inclusive, VAT usually non-deductible, free of import or other taxes within the European Union. We can, if desired, provide a Belgian, French or Dutch technical inspection. Delivery (worldwide), storage, maintenance and repair are part of our core business.
On our website you will find an extensive photo report per car (+100 photos). For a more detailed description, sound advice and an answer to all your questions, you can of course contact us by phone, e-mail or by visiting us.
Oldtimerfarm is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm (without appointment). We are closed on Sundays and on Mondays we are only open by appointment. We look forward to welcoming you!
Xavier: 0032 472 40 1338 (NL, FR, DE, EN, IT) {censored}
Olivier: 0032 473 11 7300 (NL, FR, DE, EN) {censored}
Upcoming events:
• 05/04/2026 Easter: Special event. Information to follow.
• 05-06/08/2026DePanne4Cars 2025
• 29-30/08/2025 Open doors
https://www.oldtimerfarm.be/en/events.php
Rare 1938 Mercedes-Benz 170 VS Roadster
Good professional restoration
1,697 cc four-cylinder engine with manual gearbox (4-speed)
Distinctive Red-Salmon colour scheme
Dutch registration documents
The Mercedes-Benz 170 VS Roadster is one of the elegant open Mercedes models from the pre-war era, combining classic lines with simple and robust mechanical engineering. This model was appreciated for its comfortable driving characteristics and stylish appearance, suitable for touring as well as classic events.
This 1938 example received a good professional restoration in the past and presents today as a well-kept and authentic classic. The bodywork is undamaged and professionally repainted, the paintwork is in excellent condition and the underside is in perfect state. The interior is nicely restored, the soft top has been renewed and upgraded with fabric instead of plastic, and the carpets are in very good condition. Mechanically, the car is in honest condition, with a few attention points typical of its age.
The Oldtimerfarm inspection team has prepared an inspection report including the following
Technical data
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 170 VS Roadster
Year: 1938
First registration: 30-06-1938
Engine: 1,697 cc four-cylinder
Transmission: Manual gearbox (4-speed)
Colour: Red-Salmon
Mileage: 189 km (recorded mileage – see our km/miles video for classic cars)
Chassis number: 181873
Steering: Left-hand drive
Documents: Dutch registration documents
Condition & remarks
Restoration: Good professional restoration
Bodywork: Undamaged, professionally repainted
Paintwork: Excellent condition
Underside: Perfect condition
Interior: Restored and well kept
Soft top: Renewed, executed in fabric
Carpets: Very good condition
Side windows: Fit could be improved
Engine: Honest condition; slight blow between exhaust manifold and exhaust
Brakes, clutch, gearbox and suspension: Functioning properly
Available for viewing at Oldtimerfarm, Lobulckstraat 9, 9880 Aalter.
Request the full inspection report via {censored}
or call +32(0)472.40.13.38.
Visits possible with or without appointment – lift inspection available upon interest.
Over 300 classic cars and motorcycles available – only 5 minutes from the E40 Aalter exit.
Watch our additional videos:
Warranty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv9nimvtu8M
Mileage on classic cars (km/miles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-sd5QJg5po
Purchase procedure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNc9Ag1mDPQ
Oldtimerfarm:
Oldtimerfarm is specialised in the consignment sale of classic cars and collection cars and we are proud to present you this particular car.
Centrally located, in Belgium, at 9880 Aalter, Lobulckstraat 9, 1 hour from France, 1.5 hours from the Netherlands and 2.5 hours from Germany, this car can be admired along with the +300 other collection cars that we have on offer. Our many years of expertise are there to assist those who wish to sell or buy a car in all confidence and with sound advice.
We sell on consignment and give - in all transparency - advice adapted to your wishes, experience and level of knowledge. An inspection on the bridge and a test drive are obvious and free of charge. Prices are all-inclusive, VAT usually non-deductible, free of import or other taxes within the European Union. We can, if desired, provide a Belgian, French or Dutch technical inspection. Delivery (worldwide), storage, maintenance and repair are part of our core business.
On our website you will find an extensive photo report per car (+100 photos). For a more detailed description, sound advice and an answer to all your questions, you can of course contact us by phone, e-mail or by visiting us.
Oldtimerfarm is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm (without appointment). We are closed on Sundays and on Mondays we are only open by appointment. We look forward to welcoming you!
Xavier: 0032 472 40 1338 (NL, FR, DE, EN, IT) {censored}
Olivier: 0032 473 11 7300 (NL, FR, DE, EN) {censored}
Upcoming events:
• 05/04/2026 Easter: Special event. Information to follow.
• 05-06/08/2026DePanne4Cars 2025
• 29-30/08/2025 Open doors
https://www.oldtimerfarm.be/en/events.php
